Summary
Fort Pierce Inlet State Park, a 340-acre (1.4 km2) part of the Florida State Park system, is located just north of the Fort Pierce Inlet, on North Hutchinson Island, near Fort Pierce. It consists of beaches, dunes and a coastal hammock between the Atlantic Ocean and the waters of Tucker Cove, an indentation of the Indian River Lagoon.[1]
| Fort Pierce Inlet State Park | |
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IUCN category IV (habitat/species management area) | |
 Aerial view of the inlet | |
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| Location | North Hutchinson Island, St. Lucie County, Florida, USA |
| Nearest city | Fort Pierce, Florida |
| Coordinates | 27°28′59″N 80°18′22″W / 27.48306°N 80.30611°W |
| Area | 340 acres (1.4 km2) |
| Governing body | Florida Department of Environmental Protection |
Recreational Activities edit
The primary use of the park is as a recreation area. Activities include fishing, swimming, surfing, picnicking, hiking, and birding as well as scuba diving, snorkeling, and youth camping. Amenities include a half-mile beach, primitive youth/group campground, a paved bike path, playground, picnic area, a nature trail, and a reef about 100 yards (91 m) from the beach.
Jack Island State Preserve edit
Jack Island State Preserve, located a mile north of Fort Pierce Inlet State Park on State Road A1A is under the same management as the state park. Jack Island features trails for hiking, biking, and studying nature. At the west end of its Marsh Rabbit Run Trail, there is an observation tower with views of the Indian River and of Jack Island itself.
Gallery edit
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Path leading to the beach -
Picnic area -
Jetty at the inlet
References edit
- ^ Map of Fort Pierce, etc, 1998, Fort Lauderdale: Dolph Map Co.
External links edit
Media related to Fort Pierce Inlet State Park at Wikimedia Commons
- Fort Pierce Inlet State Park at Florida State Parks
- Fort Pierce Inlet State Park at Wildernet
- Fort Pierce Inlet State Park at Absolutely Florida